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ichiro.malfoy

Japanese iD L's costs are based on Japan's commodity price, which is basically more expensive than many countries. These iD L's cost roughly 5000 Yen in Japan, which equates to about $50-60.

In general, everything in Japan is "more expensive" compared to North American retail. If these products were to be produced and distributed locally in North America, it will generally cost less than what it does in Japan.However, this is not the case, since these releases are Japan-exclusive. The only means of acquiring these products is by purchasing them online, and we have to put up with their costs; not to mention some people selling it for profits as well.

It's really pointless to comparea product's retail price from one country to another, as they have different currencies and economies.

neonmoo

Im in the UK n $50 for me is around £36 and thats pretty much the same price as an Xbox or DS game. It really depends on economy, inflation and the strength of your currency. I do have to say that I dont think an iDL is over priced considering the technology it has, along with granting you access to an online world (when it works), so compare it to the latest Furby: when they first came out in the 90's you would pay around £30 for them n now the new ones are £60 thats the same as $96.The iDL is very much the latest thing and its bound to go down in price over time so the best thing would be to wait or hope that you get one for Christmas.

Jhud

Well, for me 60$ is expensive, because it's around 180-200 PLN here, what's quite a bit for a poor country (well, 3DS games cost around this much here too anyway). Plus I have to still rely on my mother's money, as I don't get mine yet.

If you think 60$ for an iD L is expensive, devilgotchis that are from 90's and don't have that many options and are tiny cost around 500$. You can buy three 3DS' for that many.

TamaMum

It's always frustrating when you wish for things that are too expensive for you - and you're right - there are alot of things you can buy for $50.The question is, do you want the iD L more than those other things you could buy - or is it just not worth it yet?Only you and your personal / financial circumstances can answer that.Personally, I think the equivalent of $50-$70 spent on an OBEY sweat shirt or a pair of Converse is too much (my kids disagree...)

This topic prepared by Purpurn gives everyone a rough guide to the kinds of prices currently being charged for various versions of tamagotchis: http://www.tamatalk....r-tradesellbuy/ you might find it useful to help you come to terms with the going rate for tamas.

dazzilitchigirl

I never really saw this as a problem so much as a sacrifice. I just built up, gradually buying more and more expensive Tamas, and after 6 years I'm less than halfway through that. Launching into Tamas with an iD L is like learning your second language at the same time as your first - in fact it's exactly like that, because you need to know English Tamas really well in order to navigate a Japanese one. Start with a V3 or V4 - that's a typical Tamagotchi. If you like it, try getting more expensive, and as your love of Tamas builds, so will the amount you're prepared to pay for them. If you just keep at a medium amount of your interest in Tamas, then stick to cheaper, simpler versions, and that's fine! You can definitely be a true Tama fan without having an iD L.

Jhud

You know, I don't think you know how buying things work. You seem like a person with rich parents. (No offence.)
They can buy you anything or just give you enough money monthly for you to afford that.
I LOVE tamas, I really really do. I have few japanese versions and yes, they are worth the money.
But really, sometimes there are more important things you need to buy. Taxes, bills, food, pet's food, fixing electronics.
You can't just get ready to buy something more expensive gradually.
I'm glad I have 20 tamas in my collection (soon to be 21), but still looking at some collections of people here makes me feel... worse.
I once looked at christmas presents of some people o TamaZone and... It just... Amazes me. I can't imagine getting a christmas present worth 500$...Not talking about tamas.

Amat Gotchi

Buy the iD L if you really, really want to, but if it is financially out of the question for you, get an older black-and-white one. Many of those have features that are more interesting than the iD L. There are so many versions available. Go for what you want the most.
Dazz is right, if you want an iD L, you should be able to navigate an English Tamagotchi pretty well. But there are English iD Ls available.
Jhud, I agree, you can't always expect people to buy things for you. My parents won't pay for many things for me, other than holiday/birthday gifts (which are never Tamagotchi-related). I'm now able to buy a few things with my own money because of my small allowance which comes from chores I am sporadically able to do, and babysitting (when will those clients call me again? ).
But whatever you decide, make sure it's what you know you want.

Eternal Mametchi Fan

I'm glad I have 20 tamas in my collection (soon to be 21), but still looking at some collections of people here makes me feel... worse.

Yeah, I know how you feel...I have 18 Tamagotchis, which is more than quite a few people, but it's hardly any compared to other people. I have two color Tamagotchis...one was given to me by Dazzmina (I met her in real life) and the other, I bought without telling my mama how much it cost. :/

Jhud

In my case, most of them are connections, and quite many of them are repeated. (three or so v3's, two v4's, two v4.5's, two akais... etc)
I also have two color tamagotchis, iD and iD L.
I'm proud I have few versions probably nobody in my country has (Akais, Hanerutchi 2..)
I don't have a bank account or a credit card, my mom is technically imparied so she won't make a paypal account and I'm too scared to do this and she doesn't have a credit card either... Trust me, asking my uncle for things is EMBARASSING. Especially when he isn't biologically my uncle, he is just my mom's friend... Good that he can be nice enough to not take money for the tama, but still... It doesn't always happen, and my mom pays for too many things already.
If I could, I wouldn't even look for a cheapest tama possible. And if I even do, my mom has no reason to buy me one, because I don't progress well at school anyway...

Stefke2108

You know, I don't think you know how buying things work. You seem like a person with rich parents. (No offence.)They can buy you anything or just give you enough money monthly for you to afford that.

How about being old enough and working for money yourself?

I too have bought many expensive Tama's for my collection including a Devilgotch.But I have a monthly budget that I can spend on non household stuff. So basicly don't expect to have a full collection in 1 day and build it up with time.Start with models you prefer the most, but if it's your first Tamagotchi ever I would start with something cheap just to try it out.